HAPPY MONDAY! Just returned from the cold of New York where I was instructing a STRONGFIRST SFB Bodyweight Certification. It was a really great time with a great group of students. While I had a great two days in NYC, it was so nice to come home to 70 degree weather here in Texas. With such great ... READ the POST
1/27: R U CRAZY BUSY?
Hope you are all doing great! There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed! We wish there were more hours in our day to get more done. Our piles seem to get higher and our to do list get longer. We may even feel like we can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Know that you are ... READ the POST
1/20: Updates
Hello - Hope you are all enjoying the start of 2015. Last year was a whirlwind and it just seem to fly by with all the travels and my move to Texas. So it seems as if I am always playing catch up and living out of suitcases. :) UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 24 - SFG one day RE-CERT in Dallas Feb 6-7 - ... READ the POST
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy 2015! Hope you are all doing well and ready for an amazing year. This year I plan to bring you guys many more videos, progressions and cues that will help improve your training. Have you set up any GOALS for the year? Goals are a great way to guide you and keep you focused ... READ the POST
12/23: Week of Workouts
Final Week of 2014 - Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas & New Years! Have you decided on your 2015 Goals? I will continue to post WOD's for you guys but if you have specific goals, following a program designed for your goals will help you reach them quicker. Let me know if you need my ... READ the POST
12/16: Week of Workouts
CHRISTMAS is just round the corner, have you begun thinking about your 2015 NEW YEARS RESOLUTION or GOALS? If you have specific training goals, let me help you by programing for you. I will opening up a few spots for distance coaching beginning in January. Tuesday: 1. TGU x 2/2 - x 3 2. Lunge x ... READ the POST
Happy Holiday
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I hope that you are all enjoying the final weeks of 2014 and are not too stressed with last minute shopping. While we all want to do our best with workouts and nutrition over the holiday, it can be an added stress. So remember if you plan ahead you can enjoy these moments with ... READ the POST
12/9: Week of Workouts
Tuesday: 1. Kickstand DL x 8 r/l, Floor press x 5 r/l - rest and repeat x 3 2. 1/2 knee press x 5 r, woodchop x 10 r - repeat on L - rest and repeat x 3 3. Thruster x 10 r, squat hold :30 sec, thruster x 10 l, squat hold :30 sec - rest and repeat x 4 Wednesday: 1. Skates x 40, push ups x 20 ... READ the POST
11/27: HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Today is a special day to spend time with your loved one. Make sure you tell them how much you love and appreciate them. , <3 Karen ... READ the POST
11/21: Training Session
Yesterday's Workout with my friend BETSY COLLIE, Sr. SFG Betsy came to visit me in Dallas to work on a joint project. While here we had to take a break away from our computers and get in a training sessions. http://youtu.be/TxR8mQnkbDk Circuit 1: Box single leg squats x 5/5 Slider single ... READ the POST
11/11: Update
1. Week of workouts posted in Coaching Corner 2. GGS windmill article in the works... Keep an eye out 3. This weekend will be the San Diego STRONGFIRST bodyweight course... Open to all levels and there are still two days to register...DON'T MISS OUT!! 4. TGU progression series will be ... READ the POST
10/28: Updates
Happy Tuesday.... Hope you are all doing FABULOUS! I just arrived back to Dallas yesterday after teaching the STRONGFIRST SFG level II Kettlebell Certification in Philly this past weekend. We had an incredible group of Instructors, Assistants and Attendees. This made my job as Chief instructor so ... READ the POST
10/21: LOVE of Fitness……TEACH them EARLY
Last night my daughter decided to write a workout while I was getting in my training circuit and video for the coaching corner. She was so CUTE! She asked if we could record it and do her workout together. So I let her lead the way... It was a fun time! REMEMBER to take time and play, our ... READ the POST
10/17: RESILIENCE – The bodies ability to regain strength
RESILIENCE - My journey back! Our bodies are pretty AWESOME! I love how resilient we are, how well our bodies can heal, recover and most importantly regain strength. I have always had a love for STRENGTH training, and really enjoyed seeing what my body is capable of. Like most of my ... READ the POST
10/13: Updates
UPDATES: 1. Today's WOD and STEP 2 of the Pull up Series are loaded in the Coaching Corner. 2. Resilience article will launch later this week. 3. Stay tune for the link to an article about my daughter written by Jen Sinkler for Women's Health. added: ... READ the POST
10/9: What about that Snatch?
Have you wanted to learn how to SNATCH a kettlebell? Or Maybe you have already tried teaching yourself and have nice bruised wrist to show for it! My friends/colleagues at Queen City Kettlebell in Cincinnati asked me to write a guest post for their blog on HOW to SNATCH a KETTLBELL To read ... READ the POST
10/6: STEP 1 – Pull Up Series
PULL UP : STEP 1 Just as with all other skills that I teach, I always want you to build a solid foundation first. So for the pull up, we will first be building a solid/strong hollow position. In this first video, I demo the hollow position on the ground and hanging. It is import to learn this ... READ the POST
10/6: Workout of the Day
Just a Quick WOD for today 1. TGU 2 R/L x 3 2. Military Press / Squat ladder - 1 MP R/L, 1 Heavy Squat - 2 MP R/L, 2 Heavy Squat - 3 MP R/L, 3 Heavy Squats rest and repeat x 3 3. Finisher Swing x :30, Rest :30 Swing x :30, Clean :15 R/ :15 L, Rest :30 Swing x :30, Clean ... READ the POST
